This event is not a race. Individuals ride at their own pace touring the countryside and visiting towns, restaurants, and convenience stores along the way.  Host communities for this event include Coal, Oglesby, Washington, Bloomington-Normal and Pontiac.

The tour starts and ends at Coal City High School, with camping at Oglesby's Lehigh Park on June 12, Washington High School on June 13, Comlara Park north of Bloomington-Normal on June 14 and 15, and Pontiac's Chatauqua Park on June 26. 

Registration is open to the public.  The tour provides a bicycle-based vacation for up to 225 people, usually from up to 20 states.  Registration and further details are at www.rideillinois.org/events/gitap.